Lead LVN II - Gardena - Pediatrics - Full Time Days

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic exams.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Document pertinent patient information, assessment, and nursing procedures following established protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One (1) year of recent experience as an LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
• One (1) year of recent experience as an LVN in a lead capacity.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Vocational Nurse License (California)
  
• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A